Seawright History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The Anglo-Saxon name Seawright comes from the family having resided in Sebright in the county of Essex which was later known as Great Seabright in Great Beddow in Essex. This surname is also of patronymic origin in that it was originally derived from the baptismal name Seabert, taken from the Old English personal name Saebeorht.

Sebert, Saberet or Saba (died 616?) was the first Christian king of the East-Saxons, son of Sledda, king of the East-Saxons. Sebert is said to have founded Westminster Abbey, but this is a late legend. "In 1308 a tomb, said to be that of Sebert, was opened in Westminster Abbey for the purpose of translating the relics, and the right hand and forearm of the body were found undecayed." 1

Early Origins of the Seawright family

The surname Seawright was first found in Essex where "William Sebright of Sebright, in Much Beddow, living in the reign of Henry II is the ancestor of this ancient family who removed into this county (Worcestershire) at a very early period." 2

Early History of the Seawright family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Seawright research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1585, 1645, 1658, 1668, 1679, 1692, 1702, 1706, 1729, 1736, 1764 and 1796 are included under the topic Early Seawright History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Seawright Spelling Variations

Seawright has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Spelling variants included: Seabright, Sebright, Seabricks, Sebricks and others.

Early Notables of the Seawright family

Notables of the family at this time include Sir Edward Sebright, 1st Baronet (c. 1585-c. 1658) of Besford in the County of Worcester, High Sheriff of Worcestershire; Sir Edward Sebright, 2nd Baronet (c. 1645-1679); Sir Edward Sebright, 3rd Baronet (1668-1702)...
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Seawright Ranking

In the United States, the name Seawright is the 9,189^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3

Seawright migration to the United States +

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Seawrights to arrive on North American shores:

Seawright Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Nancy Seawright, who arrived in New York in 1908 aboard the ship "Kronprinz Wilhelm" from Southampton, England 4
Ellen Seawright, aged 42, originally from Ireland, Bambridge, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Adriatic" from Southampton, England 4
Harry Seawright, aged 8, originally from Ireland, Bambridge, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Adriatic" from Southampton, England 4
Florence Seawright, aged 4, originally from Ireland, Bambridge, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Adriatic" from Southampton, England 4
Janet Seawright, aged 22, originally from Lurgan, Ireland, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Carmania" from Liverpool, England 4
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Contemporary Notables of the name Seawright (post 1700) +

James Seawright (b. 1936), American modernist sculptor from Jackson, Mississippi
Jonas Salley Seawright (b. 1982), American NFL football defensive tackle
Toni Deniece Seawright (b. 1964), American international actress and singer-songwriter
George Seawright (1951-1987), Scottish-born, Northern Irish unionist politician who was assassinated by the Irish People's Liberation Organisation (IPLO) during the Troubles
Roy Seawright (1905-1991), American three-time Academy Award nominated special effects technician, best known for his work on Topper Takes a Trip (1938) and Topper Returns (1941)

Citations +

Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
Shirley, Evelyn Philip, The Noble and Gentle Men of England; The Arms and Descents. Westminster: John Bower Nichols and Sons, 1866, Print.
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result